Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup poi (taro paste)
- 1/2 cup diced spam
- 1/2 cup diced pineapple
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Special equipment needed:
- Wok or large skillet
- Wooden spoon or spatula
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Heat the wok or skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add the diced spam and pineapple and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until lightly browned.
4. Add the cooked white rice and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
5. Add the poi, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and black pepper and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until well combined and heated through.
6. Serve hot.
Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Temperature:
Medium-high heat
Serving size:
4 servings
Nutritional information:
Calories: 320
Fat: 10g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Protein: 7g
Sodium: 720mg
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Instead of spam, you can use diced ham or cooked chicken.
- Instead of pineapple, you can use diced bell peppers or carrots.
- Instead of poi, you can use mashed sweet potatoes or mashed taro root.
Variations:
- Add scrambled eggs to the fried rice for extra protein.
- Add chopped green onions or cilantro for extra flavor.
- Use brown rice instead of white rice for a healthier option.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the rice is cold before stir-frying to prevent it from becoming mushy.
- Use a wooden spoon or spatula to stir-fry the rice to prevent it from sticking to the pan.
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste by adding more or less soy sauce and oyster sauce.
Storage instructions:
Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
Serve the fried rice in a bowl or on a plate and garnish with chopped green onions or cilantro.
Garnishes:
Chopped green onions or cilantro
Pairings:
Serve with teriyaki chicken or grilled fish.
Suggested side dishes:
Steamed vegetables or a side salad.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the rice becomes mushy, it may be because it was not cold enough before stir-frying. Make sure to refrigerate the rice before using.
- If the fried rice is too dry, you can add a little more soy sauce or oyster sauce to moisten it.
Food safety advice:
Make sure to cook the spam and pineapple until they are heated through to prevent any foodborne illnesses.
Food history:
Poi is a traditional Hawaiian food made from taro root that has been mashed and fermented. It is a staple in Hawaiian cuisine and is often served with other dishes, such as fried rice.
Flavor profiles:
The fried rice has a savory and slightly sweet flavor from the spam and pineapple, with a subtle earthy flavor from the poi.
Serving suggestions:
Serve the fried rice as a main dish or as a side dish with other Hawaiian-inspired dishes.
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Region: Hawaiian